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Napoleon Is to Blame for Everything
English Lord Arthur Cavershoot is a passionate Napoleon scholar who badly neglects his wife Josephine for his obsession with the French emperor. When the cranky historian travels to a Napoleon conference in Paris, his smart spouse secretly follows him. Unnoticed by her, the city of love threatens to spark a romance between Arthur and a chorus girl.
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Plot Summary
A comedy that humorously explores the enduring impact of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign on French society, attributing various modern-day problems and quirks to his historical decisions. The film follows characters who find themselves constantly referencing Napoleon's legacy to explain their predicaments.
Critical Reception
This film is primarily remembered as a vehicle for the popular French comedian Fernandel, playing on a nostalgic and comedic take on French history. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its lighthearted entertainment value and Fernandel's performance.
What Reviewers Say
A charming showcase for Fernandel's comedic talents.
Offers a whimsical and historically lighthearted perspective.
Relies heavily on situational humor and recurring gags about Napoleon.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to its age, but Fernandel's comedies from this era were generally popular for their escapism and good-natured humor.
Fun Fact
The film's premise humorously suggests that even the simplest everyday annoyances in 1930s France could somehow be traced back to Napoleon's grand historical actions.
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